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Night Owl

Toni Yuly · Feiwel & Friends; Brdbk edition
Format: Hardcover

Night Owl loves the nighttime! He can see everything, but when he doesnt see Mommy Owl, he starts to listen . . . .With language that emphasizes sound words and listening skills, this is a reassuring bedtime story for little night owls everywhere.,
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Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter

Kenard Pak · Henry Holt and Co.
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover

As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows -- winter is on its way! Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series...
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Over the Ocean

TaroÃŒ? Gomi · Chronicle books LLC, 2016.
Pages: 36
Format: Print book

Renowned children's book creator Taro Gomi has created another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wondering, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled...
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Edgar and the Tattle-Tale Heart

Jennifer Adams · Gibbs Smith
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” Jennifer Adams • Illustrated by Ron Stucki The plucky, mischievous toddler Edgar the Raven is at it again in this spirited story with some important lessons. What will Edgar do when he accidentally breaks...
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No More Tantrums

Maria Van Lieshout · Chronicle Books
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

When babies don't get their way, they have a tantrum.Do big kids have tantrums? No! Big Kids use their words!Every child's life is filled with milestones. Some happen easily; others need a little extra support. Artist and mom Maria van Lieshout has been there! Drawing upon her own experiences,...
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Who's Hiding?

Agnese Baruzzi · little bee books
Format: Hardcover

Find out which animals are hiding behind the fold out flaps of this beautifully illustrated novelty book.Kids will love discovering what animal is hiding behind the fold out flap on each spread of this beautiful book! Rhyming text gives the reader clues about which animal it could be, and the fold...
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Say Hello Like This

Mary Murphy · Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

The creator of a Kiss Like This offers an exuberant concept book about the irresistible sounds that animals make. The perfect baby gift!Different kinds of animals say hello in their own way. And who better than Mary Murphy to introduce their voices to the youngest of listeners? Full of funny...
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The Little Dump Truck

Margery Cuyler · Henry Holt & Co
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Meet Hard Hat Pete and his little dump truck as they haul stones and rocks, carry debris, and unload at the landfill. It's hard work, but the Little Dump Truck is always ready for action! Preschool children will revel in the day-to-day activities of this happy dump truck. The lyrical text...
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Lamby Lamb

Chris Raschka · Harry N Abrams Inc
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover

Theme: Getting Dressed. In a clever game of reverse psychology, Lamby Lamb is instructed not to get dressed. Item by item, he is told not to put on his shirt, his pants, his coat, or his hat. By the end, Lamby Lamb is rebelliously ready to go! Chris Raschka's witty, relatable humor...
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Cat's Colors

Airlie Anderson · Childs Play Intl Ltd
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

In this gentle new picture book by Airlie Anderson, a white cat explores her natural environment. As she enjoys each new experience, cat collects a color that reflects her feelings. At the end of her wonderful journey there is an amazing surprise Children will love identifying the colors...
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Poor Little Guy

Elanna Allen · Dial Books for Young Readers
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

With the cheeky twist of Jon Klassen's This Is Not My Hat and the graphic appeal of Mo Willems, Poor Little Guy will leave kids giggling ... and begging for rereads! What do you do when you're so tiny that the bigger ocean creatures think you might even taste adorable? An itsy-bitsy,...
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A Letter for Leo

Sergio Ruzzier · Clarion Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

When Leo, a weasel mailman, rescues a young bird that was separated from his flock, the two become friends and Leo's dream of one day receiving a letter of his own may finally come true.
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Maple & Willow Together

Lori Nichols · Nancy Paulsen Books
Format: Hardcover

Celebrating imagination and inventive play, Lori Nichols' follow-up to Maple perfectly captures the dynamics of siblings and their ability to figure things out on their own and find a way to meet halfway. Maple and Willow do everything together. They love playing outside throughout...
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What Happens When a Loved One Dies?: Our First Talk About Death

Jillian Roberts · Orca Books Publishers
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Whether children are experiencing grief and loss for the first time or simply curious, it can be difficult to know how to talk to them about death. Using questions posed in a child's voice and answers that start simply and become more in-depth, this book allows adults to guide the conversation...
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I Got the Rhythm

Connie Schofield-Morrison · Bloomsbury, 2014.
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her -- from butterflies, to street performers, to ice cream sellers everything is musical! She sniffs, snaps, and shakes her way into the heart of the beat,...
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